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Cartref Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Carlisle

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Relax at Cartref Guest House, where the warm atmosphere and helpful staff make you feel right at home. Enjoy a full breakfast, unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or take advantage of laundry facilities to refresh your wardrobe.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding

Why we love this property

Breakfast bounty
This guesthouse offers hungry travelers a full breakfast to kick off the morning. No need to hunt down the first meal of the day.
Premium bedding experience
Wrap up in bathrobes after a restful night on premium bedding with Egyptian cotton sheets. Each room features curated, individual decor.

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Single Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
44 Victoria Place, Carlisle, England, CA1 1EX

What's nearby

  • Bitts Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Sands Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carlisle Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carlisle Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Brunton Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Carlisle (CAX) - 17 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 136 min drive
  • Carlisle Station - 10 min walk
  • Carlisle Railway Station (CXX) - 11 min walk
  • Wetheral Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gretna Bakery - W Sproat & Son - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mammas Fish Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Howard Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ex-Servicemens Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cartref Guest House

Enjoy your visit to Carlisle with a stay at Cartref Guest House. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking within 56 ft
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–8:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–9 AM on weekends

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Cartref Guest House B&B Carlisle
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Frequently asked questions

Does Cartref Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cartref Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Cartref Guest House?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Cartref Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cartref Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Cartref Guest House like?

Cartref Guest House is a short 10-minute walk from Carlisle Station and 7 minutes' walk from The Sands Centre.

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Reviews

Cartref Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and a highlight of the stay. (10 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room for the three of us. Nice breakfast. We enjoyed our stay.
Kathleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming, clean and central, great breakfast.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming, lovely breakfast, very clean and warm and friendly
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was beautifully presented and our host could not do enough to ensure we had a lovely stay. Communication before and during our stay was exceptional.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about the property was welcoming. Room was comfortable with lots of nice touches and breakfast was very good. Great value for money.
Daryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Practical accommodation for short stay

Good accomodation near Hadrian’s Wall path. Close to city center (7 min walk)
Marc, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was quirky and no personal check in was unusual but worked well. The standard of the room was excellent and very comfortable. The guest house is very close to the town centre, being only 10 minutes walk away. There is also a good dog walking area very close to the property by the river.
Francis, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well-appointed, friendly owners

A very well-appointed guest house, about 15 minutes walk from the railway station. It is on a very busy road and crossing during peak hour can be a bit tricky. Very friendly staff and great rooms, with plenty of inclusions. We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment on that.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful and pleasa t. Room was beautiful, bathroom superb.
Trish, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cartref guest house Carlisle

Would highly recommend the Cartref guest house. The room was cosy, clean and modern. It’s like home from home the host (Melanie) was very personable and friendly, nothing was too much trouble and will cater to your needs. Overall and lovely and relaxing experience
Carl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Real coffee and cafetiere in the bedroom and super breakfast
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely guest house, spotless, comfortable and fantastic value for money.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was beyond expectation. The breakfast was delicious and the owner went out of her way to ensure we had information as well as suggestions to make our vacation better.
S, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value but lacking in a few areas

I booked the single room with shared bathroom - it was very affordable and the room was basic, so it was good value. However, it didn’t feel very clean - the window ledge was dirty with hairs and mould, and when I filled the mug for tea, there were several hairs floating on top :( the towel folded on the bed was also damp which wasn’t very reassuring. The check in process was okay, but it would've been nice to be shown to the room and bathroom as I was left to figure it out by myself. The hotel is quite noisy and I was disturbed whenever someone entered or exited, or had a conversation in the reception area. The room was also very damp so maybe a dehumidifier could be a good investment? Overall the stay was okay for the price, very well located in Carlisle and the bed was comfy. It was good value but I think I would only want to stay for one night.
Georgia, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice but noisy

Quite loud. The people above us sounded like a football club walking around.
Randy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient to everything in a central location and a very welcoming host.
THOMAS, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Profit over Decency

I arrived at about 6:30 pm. The weather was cold, close to zero. The owner Melanie carried out the check in procedure through the intercom (very strange). She said she was outside and would be back in 10m. Inside it was tidy and with character and pretty cold, to be honest a couple of degrees better than outside. I went to the room which was nice but very cold. All heating was turned off, assuming trying to save on bills to maximise profit. Melanie showed me how to turn on the radiator, success. The room was good size and would take ages to warm up. I waited until 9 pm, the room was even colder as the radiator was off again. At this stage I realised the heating is controlled by the owner from their quarter downstairs. I talked to her daughter, presumably, and she said she will turn the heating on. I asked if I could have a second heater, she said she would double check, whatever that meant. I went back to the room and the radiator started to warm again. I was still sitting next to the radiator waiting for the room to warm up so that I could freshen up and get ready to bed but by 11pm I realised the heating was off again. This frustrated me but I was reluctant to disturb Melanie and her family so late. As I am working the next day, I booked a room in another hotel and l left. I asked for a refund but Melanie refused, She cares more about money and profit than the comfort of the guests, shame on you.
Gamal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So cosy and welcoming. Just a 10 minutes walk from station with cases (at 10:30pm) felt very safe and lovely host. Beds were sooo comfy, we all slept like logs.
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly owner and nice breakfast!
Barry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely accommodation and considerate host. Geat breakfast too!
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is very convenient for M6 and there is free parking. We received a warm welcome from the owner. The little extras also made us feel very welcome and were appreciated, especially the fresh coffee and cafetière in our room. Our room was clean and the beds were comfortable. We will definitely try to stay here again on our next trip to Scotland.
Tracey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely LOVED my overnight stay at Cartref! My room was so lovely- spacious, bright, airy, and spotlessly clean everywhere. The furniture in my room was all very tasteful, useful and modern; and the bed was super comfortable, with immaculately clean white bedding. Melanie (the owner) is so friendly, welcoming, and caring about her guests- this really shows in her great attention to detail in all areas of the property. The en-suite bathroom was beautifully clean and stylish with excellent quality local toiletries, plenty of towels, an excellent shower and a gorgeously soft bathrobe and slippers. There was a mini fridge in the room, containing bottles of chilled water and fresh milk for a cuppa. Plenty of teabags, coffee and hot chocolate by the kettle, and even a cute little jar of marshmallows to add to the hot chocolate. My room had two smart comfy chairs and a little coffee table; as well as a handy dressing table. The lighting was all great, and there were plenty of places to plug in chargers, hairdryer etc. There is a great breakfast menu to choose from, and it was really pleasant to sit in the pretty dining room the next morning. My breakfast was really tasty, and it was lovely to have a whole pot of tea served rather than just the usual cup with a teabag and a tiny pot of hot water! I can't fault Cartref; it's a short walk from the train station/short walk into town and a lovely place to stay. I will definitely book to stay again next time I visit Carlisle!
Rachael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing accomodation. Great breakfast as well. Worth a stay.
Stu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best we’ve stayed in, very friendly staff, dog was welcome and room was very thoughtfully decorated, big mugs, fantastic shower and good layout. Only thing we didn’t like was the loo light coming on automatically, so in the middle of the night it shone into the bedroom.
Louise, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location! The host was friendly but be prepared to pay cash for your stay, we didn’t know this until we got there.
Corrie, 1-night trip

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